Corporate GovernanceJun 2, 2026, 01:06 PM
Diana Shipping urges Genco shareholders to elect new board, accept $24.80/share offer
AI Summary
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) criticized Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's (GNK) Board for rejecting its $24.80 per share all-cash tender offer for the third time without engagement. Diana, Genco's largest shareholder, is urging Genco shareholders to elect six independent directors at the June 18 Annual Meeting via the GOLD universal proxy card. Diana also called on shareholders to tender their shares, highlighting Genco's change in valuation methods and significant spending ($15M+) to oppose the offer. Diana remains committed to its offer, which expires June 26, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Genco Board rejected Diana's $24.80 per share all-cash tender offer for the third time.
- Diana urges Genco shareholders to elect six independent directors at the June 18 Annual Meeting.
- Diana calls on shareholders to tender shares at $24.80 per share.
- Genco spent an additional $2 million on opinions, totaling over $15 million against Diana's offers.
- Diana's offers reflected nearly 100% of Genco's NAV based on historical broker valuations.
- The tender offer expires June 26, 2026; Annual Meeting is June 18, 2026.
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